Papers focus on assisted deaths

Two cases of assisted suicide dominate the papers.

On the Independent's front page, Mary Ewert writes about her husband Craig's decision to enlist Swiss charity Dignitas to help him die.

Mrs Ewert says the motor neurone disease sufferer wanted his death to be filmed because "when death is hidden... people don't face fears about it."

The Daily Mail says televising this "shocking" film is likely to provoke a row about broadcasting standards.

The Mirror asks whether the Sky documentary, Right to Die? - about suicide clinic patient Craig Ewert - is just a cynical attempt to boost ratings.

Another patient of the Swiss Dignitas clinic, Daniel James, is featured in the Guardian.

He chose to end his life after being paralysed in a rugby accident.

The Times says that by deciding not to bring charges against Mr James's parents, prosecutors have "washed their hands" of the laws on assisted dying.

David Cameron's pronouncements on the economy received mixed reviews.

The Daily Mail declares: "Gone is the old Mr Cameron, the touchy-feely environmentalist" and that in his place is emerging a figure of substance.

But the Times reckons the Conservatives have so far not distinguished themselves in the economic crisis.

They have often provided a clever soundbite, says its editorial, but not a convincing account of how they would have handled things differently.

The Sun's leader says Tory leader David Cameron's call for caution conflicts with those who think we should spend our way out of the recession.

But in the circumstances, it says, a note of prudence is worth a hearing.

Meanwhile, the Financial Times reports that construction firm Robin Ellis has gone into administration.

Its owner recalls the days when he provided rich clients with lavish furnishings like a chute from a bedroom into a swimming pool two floors below.